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Oscar-Worthy Gadgets: Tropic Thunder's Tech Addiction

GeekSugar — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 11:00:26 -0800

I love that Robert Downey Jr. was nominated for his role in Tropic Thunder - next to all these very serious roles, there's a "dude playing a dude disguised as another dude." Classic. So besides the hilarious performances by the cast (Hello, Tom Cruise!), technology took some very nice supporting roles throughout the film.

Not only did Matthew McConaughey's character have a Blackberry attached to his hip, but he played virtual Wii golf in his office on a very sleek flatscreen TV. And who could forget his quest to get Tugg Speedman a TiVo in his trailer? But Les Grossman's office is where the bling really lies. A pimpin' stereo system (perfect for dancing to, of course), his laptop, and multiple cell phones keep him connected and grooving to the pulse of the industry.

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PopUK's New Release Roundup!

PopSugarUK — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:00:00 -0800

Welcome to my roundup of this week's new releases! First up, Tropic Thunder comes out on DVD this week, so if you missed it at the cinema you can check out Robert Downey Jr's Oscar-nominated performance as appearance-changing serious Australian actor Kirk Lazurus. Ben Stiller directed, wrote and stars in the movie, Jack Black costars and Tom Cruise has a great cameo as a studio head. Also released is the BBC adaptation of Charles Dickens' Little Dorrit, with Matthew Macfadyen.

Lily Allen's "The Fear" is released to download this week, along with Ida Maria's "Oh My God", Fleet Foxes "Mykonos", and Bloc Party's "One Month Off". Franz Ferdinand release their new album Tonight - listen here - and LA based band The Bird and The Bee put out their fab Ray Guns Are Not Just The Future - listen on myspace.

To see what movie releases I'm looking forward to this week, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael Cera and Kate Winslet, just read more

Looking forward to Friday's movie releases, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet reunite in Revolutionary Road - an adaptation of the fantastic Richard Yates novel. On the slightly more indie side of things, Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist also comes out, starring Michael Cera and Kat Dennings and telling the story of how Nick and Norah meet, and what plays out over their night in New York.

So which new releases are you checking out this week? Let me know!

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PopSugarUK's Must Haves For January

PopSugarUK — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

After all the gift giving of December, January can be a lean month, but if you're looking to treat yourself to a little something then I've got a selection of new releases for you. From TV shows and films that are out on DVD this month to a couple of CDs and noteworthy books, to see what I'm adding to my shopping basket in January, just hit "Start". Remember to check out FabUK's most wanted too!

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The Results Are In: Your Pick For Funniest Comedy of 2008

GiggleSugar — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:00:00 -0800

Ben Stiller did his best Tom Cruise interpretation, Tom Cruise took on a very surprising role, and the ensemble, including Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr., proved that Hollywood parody is alive and well.

So alive, in fact, that Tropic Thunder wins GiggleSugar readers' votes for the funniest comedy of 2008. Coming in at a very close second is Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Thanks to everyone who voted.

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What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday

BuzzSugar — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:30:31 -0800

All of the new DVD releases hit stores (and Netflix) on Tuesdays. So each week in What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday, I sort through the best of the batch and tell you what to add to your queue. In addition to my picks below, you can also add Priceless starring Audrey Tautou and Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson to your queue.

Wall-E
Squee! Pixar's Wall-E is out on DVD! The more I think about this movie, the more I'm impressed with what the creators managed to pull off. First of all, they managed to make a desolate, post-apocalyptic Earth seem like the ideal setting for a love story that will give anyone with a pulse the warm fuzzies. They also managed to give a robot that can't really speak the most adorable, expressive puppy-dog eyes this world has ever known. It's quite the feat, and if you weren't able to catch this gem in the theater, you might want to bring it home ASAP.

Even if you did see this on the big screen, the DVD has plenty of special features that have me pretty excited as well. They include: several all-new animated shorts, deleted scenes, a ride through space with Wall-E, and a feature on the history of Pixar.

Two more coming up, so read more.

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
This second installment of the Traveling Pants franchise made me a convert. There was just something about the sequel that captivated me, and I'm excited to re-watch it in the comfort of my own home. Maybe it's because I could better relate to the girls now that they're out of high school and thrust into a more adult world that offers up new complications. Or it could be the bounty of handsome men cast as love interests to the ladies. Either way, it's quality entertainment.

Specials include a featurette titled "Go Jump Off a Cliff: How the Exhilarating Final Sequence - Not Originally in the Script - was Inspired by Fan Reaction to the First Movie," additional scenes, and a gag reel.

Tropic Thunder
Gather up your least politically correct friends and settle in for some belly laughs (as well as awkward and uncomfortable moments) with this DVD. Tropic Thunder, directed by Ben Stiller, follows a bunch of actors (nearly every Hollywood stereotype is represented here) who head out to make a Vietnam War movie that quickly gets out of control. For the most part, the satire is funny, though there are head-scratching moments to be sure.

I have a feeling the behind-the-scenes features might be as funny as - if not funnier than - the actual movie. They include a featurette titled "Blowing S#%t Up," deleted and extended scenes, and an alternate ending.

Sugar Bits – Sharon Stone Loses Custody Of Son

PopSugarUK — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 01:00:00 -0700

Sharon Stone has lost custody of her eight-year-old son to her ex-husband Phil Bronstein, after a judge ruled he could provide a more stable home environment for him. - Daily Mail
Tropic Thunder has gone in at number one in the UK Box Office, making nearly three times as much as its nearest rival. Mamma Mia! remains at number two, with The Women at number three. - BBC
Jade Goody's cancer has been classed as Stage Three, meaning she'll require at least a year of chemotherapy. - The Sun
Former American Idol contestant Clay Aiken has opened up about his sexuality under the People magazine headline "Yes, I'm Gay". He said his decision to come out was brought on by becoming a father, saying "I cannot raise a child to lie or hide things". - PopSugar
Jason Donovan has kissed and told about his relationship with Kylie Minogue, saying their first night together was spent in a Travelodge in Sydney. - Mirror

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Jack, Ben and Robert Bring The Thunder To London

PopSugarUK — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 02:00:00 -0700

Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr took over Leicester Square last night for the UK premiere of Tropic Thunder. A smattering of Brit celebs also showed up for the screening, including Louisa Lytton, Alex Pettyfer, Gemma Atkinson and Dizzee Rascal. The newly-shaven Robert was looking rather handsome, while his co-star Ben talked about the controversy that the film has caused, saying:

"Everybody's entitled to their opinion of a movie like this where the comedy is a little bit edgy and out there. But I feel that, once people see the film, it's pretty clear where the humour's coming from."

You can decide for yourself when the film comes out this weekend, but I'd say it's definitely one to check out!

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Images include: Angus Deayton, Robert Downey Jr, Jack Black, Anastacia, Dizzee Rascal, Simon Webbe, Louise Lytton, Nikki Grahame, Gemma Atkinson, Danielle Lloyd, Brendon Cole, Sam Sparro, Noel Clarke, Alex Pettyfer.

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Nicolas Cage Tops a Slow Weekend Box Office

BuzzSugar — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 09:45:46 -0700

Well, the Fall movie season came in with a whimper. According to Variety, "The first weekend after Labor Day is always sluggish, but this year the frame was affected by the start of the NFL football season and was particularly dreary." Bangkok Dangerous came in at No. 1, but it only earned an estimated $7.8 million and narrowly beat Tropic Thunder, which earned an estimated $7.5 million.

The House Bunny came in third place, followed by The Dark Knight in fourth and Don Cheadle's thriller Traitor in fifth place. Interestingly, Hamlet 2, which received major buzz at this year's Sundance Film Festival, is not doing too well in theaters and has only grossed an estimated $4.3 million over the two weekends it's been out.

Kind of a bummer of a weekend, but don't worry-next week The Women and Burn After Reading hit theaters! Who's excited?

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Sugar Bits - Sarah Palin's 17-Year-Old Daughter Pregnant

PopSugar — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 09:30:21 -0700

Sarah Palin confirmed her 17-year-old daughter Bristol is five months pregnant and marrying the father of her child. - CitizenSugar
Tropic Thunder took the top spot at the box office again this weekend with $14.3 million. Babylon A.D. earned $12 million at number two, and The Dark Knight came in third to cross the $500 million mark on Sunday. - BuzzSugar
David Duchovny's sex addiction is rumored to be about porn and not an extramarital affair. His wife, Tea Leoni, has canceled her appearance at the Toronto Film Festival. - Fox News
A man has been arrested in London after attempting to sell intimate photographs of Prince William and Kate Middleton from a camera he says he found but is believed to have been stolen. - The Sun
Jude Law is visiting Afghanistan to promote Peace Day on Sept. 21. He has been helping director Jeremy Gilley in a documentary called The Day After Peace. - AP
James Gandolfini married Deborah Lin on Saturday at Central Union Church in Honolulu. - People
Don LaFontaine, the main voiceover man in Hollywood, died yesterday in Cedars-Sinai hospital following complications from a collapsed lung. - BuzzSugar
Amy Winehouse might suffer from brain damage after having two major drug overdoses in the past year. She is also facing legal action after canceling her appearance at a French music festival two hours before she was scheduled to perform. - Daily Mail

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Box Office: Tropic Thunder Wins Again

BuzzSugar — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 13:00:50 -0700

Labor Day weekend officially signals the close of the Summer box office season, and this year's ended on, as Variety described it, "a whimper" as opposed to a bang. Tropic Thunder landed in the top spot for the third weekend in a row, pulling in an estimated $14.3 million over four days. The second spot went to Babylon A.D. which earned an estimated $12 million. The Dark Knight came in at No. 3, surpassing the $500 million mark on Sunday.

Traitor starring Don Cheadle and Guy Pearce opened this weekend and came in fifth place with $10 million, just behind The House Bunny, which came in No. 4 with $10.2 million.

Photos courtesy of Paramount Pictures